This site contains information on more than 60 Public War Memorials in Ulster. Each Public War Memorial page contains a photograph and description of the memorial, and where possible, its location and background information on its unveiling and dedication. Many pages also include the ‘Names of the Fallen.’ The memorials are dedicated to commemorating the thousands of men and women from, or who had connections with Ulster who paid the supreme sacrifice during the Great War and Second World War and the tens of thousands of others who served in the armed services of numerous Allied countries. Ulster consists of  the six counties of Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) and three counties in the Irish Republic.

Public Memorials are listed in the Counties in which they are located.        

For a detailed list of Public Memorials see below or click on the links to the left.

If you are interested in the overall picture of war memorials and commemoration in Northern Ireland I would strongly recommend reading ‘Unionists and Great War, Commemoration in the north of Ireland 1914 – 1939, People, Places and Politics’ by Catherine Switzer. ISBN 978 0 7165 2872 2 available from

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unionists-Great-Commemoration-Ireland-1914-1939/dp/071652872X

This thoughtful and moving study is essential reading not just for those specialising in twentieth-century Irish history, but also for anyone interested in the wider legacy and commemoration of the First World War.

Professor Keith Jeffery, Queen’s University, Belfast

This is the first sustained, in-depth study of Great War commemoration in the north of Ireland. Rather than examining commemoration through the writings of unionist politicians and historians, the book explores the kinds of commemorative practices which were witnessed in towns and villages across Northern Ireland. It deals with the origins of the ceremonies which are still observed today, and also with the stories of the memorials which continue to provide a focus for commemoration. The book is relevant to the personal histories of many families in Northern Ireland. The inclusion of several individual stories within the text not only provides human interest, but also underlines the extent to which the story of commemoration is often a very personal one.

Catherine Switzer’s book despite labouring under the rather academic title, is a little gem. This is a tremendously well-researched and argued book. She particularly seems at home when writing of the experiences of individual soldiers and their families….      Steven Moore, Belfast News Letter.

 Location                                       Form of Memorial

 County Antrim

County Armagh

County Fermanagh

County Down

County Londonderry

County Donegal

County Tyrone

City of Belfast

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